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Definition of pinot

pinot

/ˈpiːnoʊ/
pi · not
Plural:pinots
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• noun

1

A wine made from any of the pinot grape varieties, especially pinot noir or pinot gris.

Example

"The sommelier recommended a light-bodied Oregon pinot to pair with the roasted duck."

2

Any of several dark, gray, or white wine grape varieties of the species Vitis vinifera, grown in tight, pine-cone-shaped clusters and originating in the Burgundy region of France.

Example

"Cool coastal fog provides the ideal microclimate for cultivating delicate pinot grapes."

• Rhymes for pinot

• Nearby Words

pinnacle
pinniped
pinochle
pinot
pinpoint
pinprick
pinscher

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French 'pinot', a diminutive of 'pin' (meaning 'pine'), so named because the tightly clustered bunches of grapes resemble pine cones.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pinot. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pinot
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